Alexis Bates 
As summer for the northern hemisphere approaches, so does the peak travel season for most tourist hot spots, and there’s more trouble on the horizon for air travelers. Some of it can be planned around, to a degree, and some of it can’t. Cancelled Cruises and Tours There’s already been quite a bit written about … Read more
On the last day of February, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution to all U.S. citizens. The caution follows the joint attack on Iran by Israel and the United States. The warning indicates that travelers should prepare for delays and cancellations to air travel. Further, the State Department advised Americans worldwide to, “exercise … Read more
Updated February 27, 2026 This is your guide to Virgin Voyages deals. Virgin Voyages is shaking up the cruise industry with its bold new approach. Setting itself apart from traditional cruise lines, Virgin has a strict No-Kids policy, leads the way in environment-friendly cruising, and includes more in the base fare than any similar cruise … Read more
Since the early morning of February 22nd, the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs have experienced policy whiplash. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that at 6AM ET this past Sunday morning, PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended. Less than half a day later, the DHS updated the suspension announcement to indicate that … Read more
Last year I wrote a couple articles related to illness and your vacation, including this one about cruise ships outbreaks. It’s now been ten months since that article was posted and we’ve got some results to discuss. As the title mentions, there’s good and bad news to cover. Climbing Number of Cruise Ship Outbreaks 2025 … Read more
Updated February 3, 2026 This is your guide to Virgin Voyages deals. Virgin Voyages is shaking up the cruise industry with its bold new approach. Setting itself apart from traditional cruise lines, Virgin has a strict No-Kids policy, leads the way in environment-friendly cruising, and includes more in the base fare than any similar cruise … Read more
It’s the New Year and with it comes new travel fees for tourists. To be frank, this is profoundly unsurprising. There’s little else that local, regional, and national governments love more than levying a tax on tourists. There’s quite a bit of sense to it, they raise additional funding and they don’t anger their voter … Read more
One of the most beloved of American dishes is, undoubtably, Sloppy Joes. The gooey pile of goodness has been a staple of childhood (and, if we’re being honest, adulthood) for around a century at this point. There’s one thing that’s always bothered me though, why is it called that? I mean the “sloppy” part makes … Read more
If you’ve taken a cruise or two before, this list is likely something you’ve seen in the past. However, for the “uncruised” this is an important read (and it never hurts to have a refresher). There are many banned cruise items that the lines outright prohibit and others they tightly control, and it’s your responsibility … Read more
You might find it hard to believe, given my work, that I’d never been to New York City. Don’t worry, I’ve corrected this oversight and along the way I spent half a day in one of the most unique buildings I’ve ever set foot in, The Morgan Library. In a city of remarkable buildings, this … Read more
